Editing Jim (section)

=== Second Paleto Crisis ===
As tensions continued to rise, Damian Morrison returned to San Andreas, re-establishing the Bay Rebels with a newfound sense of purpose. His return reignited old conflicts, and the syndicates once again found themselves at odds over how to deal with him. Edward and Tony, still holding onto their grudge, wanted Damian eliminated once and for all, while Alexa remained distant but watchful.

Jim, as before, refused to be drawn into the blood feud. He saw the conflict brewing and understood that jumping into the fight would only destabilize the fragile balance that had been maintained. Instead, he focused on protecting his interests, ensuring that his businesses and supply lines remained untouched by the chaos in [[Paleto Bay]].

However, luck wasn’t on Jim’s side, as Damian developed a personal grudge against him, believing that Jim and Alexa shared a romantic interest, which was never the case. Fueled by misplaced resentment, Damian targeted Jim’s operations in [[Grapeseed]], launching attacks on his supply lines and forcing him into defensive skirmishes despite his initial efforts to stay neutral.

While Jim still avoided taking an offensive role in the conflict, he had no choice but to defend what was his. Rather than escalating the situation further, he reinforced security and ensured that his operations in Grapeseed could withstand the attacks. His neutral stance was now compromised, but he remained focused on keeping the war from directly consuming his business interests.

The conflict reached its peak when the syndicates, excluding Alexa, launched [[The Battle of Paleto Bay|an assault on Paleto Bay]] to put an end to Damian’s rebellion. Jim played a supporting role, handling logistics for the others while personally ensuring that Damian wouldn’t escape. When Damian attempted to flee by air, Jim took part in shooting down his plane, ensuring the conflict was decisively ended. Though his involvement had been limited, it was clear that Jim could no longer rely on neutrality alone in the shifting underworld of San Andreas.

After the conflict ended in a stalemate, Damian and [[Gerwin Cash|Cash]] recognised their disadvantage and disagreed the Bay Rebels. They both flew to [https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Vice_City_(3D_Universe) Vice City] for pastures new.